Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Catherine Pettus
Experience
15 years
Based in
Arkansas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Arkansas

Catherine Pettus

LCSW

Compassionate therapist who focuses on real change

Continue with Catherine

Opens BetterHelp, where you can review online therapy options and next steps.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Arkansas · 3194-C
NPI
1568763530

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Warm interactive style
  • Practical coping skills
  • Attachment informed care

About Catherine

Catherine Pettus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arkansas. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Her approach aims to meet clients where they are and move at a pace that feels right for each person.

She uses a mix of Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to shape sessions. Catherine prefers a warm, interactive style and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than clinical jargon.

Catherine has worked with a wide range of adults and older adults, including people coping with caregiver burnout, separation and divorce, and family of origin issues. She also supports people navigating abuse recovery, codependency, abandonment concerns, and challenges related to narcissism.

In sessions she listens first, then collaborates on goals and small, manageable changes. That can mean skill practice for emotion regulation, reframing thought patterns, or building clearer communication. She emphasizes respect, dignity, and advocacy for each person's needs.

Clients who want to start are invited to describe their situation and goals so Catherine can tailor a plan. She acknowledges therapy takes courage and works to help people find inner strength and practical coping tools.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

How her approaches guide online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. It helps people reduce anxiety, shift negative self-talk, and build clearer routines.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape trust and closeness now. It can help people understand patterns in relationships and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Catherine listens to your goals and tries different strategies together. She adapts methods based on what helps you feel safer, clearer, and more effective in daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people choose online therapy for its flexibility and easier scheduling during busy days. It can make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and may allow shorter check-ins when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Catherine helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin problems, and narcissism.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens first, avoids stigmatizing labels, and works collaboratively to set goals and practical steps.

What kinds of experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide adult age range, including older adults and people facing caregiver burnout, abuse recovery, and relationship challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. A profile is not a diagnosis of you or of anyone in your life, and no therapist can promise how a relationship will turn out.

If you are in danger, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.

Back to all therapists

Catherine PettusReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with Catherine